The SUMER spectral atlas of solar-disk features

A far-ultraviolet and extreme-ultraviolet (FUV, EUV) spectral atlas of the Sun between 670 Aa nd 1609 A in the rst order of diraction has been derived from observations obtained with the SUMER (Solar Ultraviolet Measurements of Emitted Radiation) spectrograph on the spacecraft SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory). The atlas contains spectra of the average quiet Sun, a coronal hole and a sunspot on the disk. Dierent physical parameters prevalent in the bright network (BN) and in the cell interior (CI) { contributing in a distinct manner to the average quiet-Sun emission { have their imprint on the BN/CI ratio, which is also shown for almost the entire spectral range. With a few exceptions, all major lines are given with their identications and wavelengths. Lines that appear in second order are superimposed on the rst order spectra. These lines are clearly marked in the atlas. The spectra include emissions from atoms and ions in the temperature range 6 10 3 Kt o 2 10 6 K, i.e., continua and emission lines emitted from the lower chromosphere to the corona. This spectral atlas, with its broad wavelength coverage, provides a rich source of new diagnostic tools to study the physical parameters in the chromosphere, the transition region and the corona. In particular, the wavelength range below 1100 A as observed by SUMER represents a signicant improvement over the spectra produced in the past. In view of the manifold appearance and temporal variation of the solar atmosphere, it is obvious that our atlas can only be a { hopefully typical { snapshot. Brief descriptions of the data reduction and calibration procedures are given. The spectral radiances are determined with a relative uncertainty of 0.15 to 0.30 (1) and the wavelength scale is accurate to typically 10 m A. The atlas is also available in a machine readable form.

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